Newcastle is set for a masterclass in heavyweight roots reggae and dynamic live dub when the legendary Zion Train pull into The Cluny in early October.

For decades now, the pioneering collective that is Zion Train has stood at the absolute vanguard of the UK dub scene, and their return to Newcastle promises to be an absolute must-attend for heads and newcomers alike. What sets these groovers apart from your standard studio-bound dub projects is their sheer, kinetic energy on stage. Forget someone just pressing Play on a laptop – this is a fully-realised, living performance. The group seamlessly melds dynamic, on-the-fly mixing with acoustic instrumentation and soaring live vocals. And, for their latest run of gigs, the exceptional Cara Jane Murphy takes front and centre on the mic, bringing her powerful, commanding presence to the sound system’s chest-rattling low end and bright, punctuating brass. So if want to experience one of the most unique, uplifting, and relentlessly energetic live dub acts on the planet in the wonderfully intimate confines of The Cluny, then I suggest you dig out your dancing shoes and brace yourself for plenty of positive vibrations. GM

Zion Train, Friday 2 October, The Cluny, Newcastle, 7.30pm, £20, thecluny.com